Orioles Opening Day roster 2013 [Pictures]

CaptionJake Arrieta

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Last year's Opening Day starter was unceremoniously relegated to minor league and bullpen roles after struggling early. He and the team still believe he has the stuff to be a major league starter, and he'll begin the season back in the rotation.

Last year's Opening Day starter was unceremoniously relegated to minor league and bullpen roles after struggling early. He and the team still believe he has the stuff to be a major league starter, and he'll begin the season back in the rotation. (J. Meric, Getty Images)

The Taiwanese left-hander exceeded expectations in his first season here. He struggled a bit in August and September, and opponents will be more accustomed to him this year. He begins the season as the No. 2 starter.

The Taiwanese left-hander exceeded expectations in his first season here. He struggled a bit in August and September, and opponents will be more accustomed to him this year. He begins the season as the No. 2 starter. (Derick Hingle, USA TODAY Sports)

He led the Orioles in homers (33) and RBIs (85) and matched Dylan Bundy for the lowest ERA on the team last year (0.00). But, that memorable relief appearance aside, he'll be counted on to provide better defense now that he's the everyday first baseman.

He led the Orioles in homers (33) and RBIs (85) and matched Dylan Bundy for the lowest ERA on the team last year (0.00). But, that memorable relief appearance aside, he'll be counted on to provide better defense now that he's the everyday first baseman. (J. Meric, Getty Images)